Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
The Senate has advanced a bill aimed at compelling President Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, reflecting a shift among some Republicans. Senator Bill Cassidy, who recently lost a primary election, switched his vote to support the legislation, contributing to a narrow 50-47 tally. This development indicates growing Republican unease regarding the ongoing conflict and its impact on domestic issues like gas prices.
- ▪The Senate voted 50-47 to advance legislation requiring President Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy switched his vote to support the bill after losing a primary election.
- ▪Republican Senators Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski also voted in favor of the legislation.
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- ▪ Senate advances Iran war powers resolution as beaten GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy changes vote to defy Trump — New York Post
- ▪ Senate Advances War Powers Res. After GOP's Cassidy Switches Sides — Real Clear Defense
- ▪ Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Senate advances resolution to end Iran war as GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy flips to support it — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Senate advances Iran war powers bill after Cassidy flips following primary loss — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it - AP News — Google News
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WASHINGTON — The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of Republicans defied the president’s wishes. Since Trump ordered the attack on Iran at the end of February, Democrats have forced repeated votes on war powers resolutions that would require him to either gain congressional approval for the war or withdraw troops. Republicans had been able to muster the votes to reject those proposals, but Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy - fresh off a primary election loss in which Trump endorsed his opponent - switched sides to deliver a crucial vote to advance the legislation. The 50-47 vote tally demonstrated the small but crucial number of Republicans voting to halt the war with Iran.
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